Successful Rehabilitation of a Potentially Career Ending Neck Injury
By Darren Hickey – Head Physiotherapist, Jersey Reds Rugby Club. We had a traumatic neck injury to a one of…
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Neck strength, concussion & cervical injury. Can we make rugby & other contact sports safer?
The revelation of ex-professional rugby players in their forties diagnosed with dementia has once again called in to question the…
Neck training with axial loading – Why it is dangerous
Methods to strengthen the neck that involve axial loading are popular and common practice in professional rugby. Below is an…
Neck Strength in Motorsport
Let’s talk about G-force. During racing, the driver-athlete is exposed to elevated G-force during acceleration, breaking and cornering. F1 Drivers…
The Importance of Neck Strength in Rugby
Over the years, we have seen a dramatic increases in body mass, strength and power which has resulted in larger…